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During the consideration of the bill by the Senate, hundreds of protesters were gathered at the building. AFP / Scanpix photo
The Polish Senate on Wednesday approved a controversial law on reform of the Supreme Court. According to critics, the government controls the judicial system and the changes threaten the country's democracy.
60 deputies approved the amendments, 30 voted against, one abstained. During the review of the bill, hundreds of protesters shouted "Shame" and "Senator, do not sign!". During the debate on the bill, the hundred or so people were heard in the courtroom. 19659006] The new law, which was approved by the lower house of parliament earlier, is part of the controversial reform of the judiciary. The government acts to replace dozens of judges in all court proceedings, including the Supreme Court.
Opposition Senator Aleksander Piejus, of the liberal party "Citizen's Platform," has described the latter law as an offense to the Supreme Court.
Critics have warned that these amendments undermine the independence of the judiciary, the rule of law and, ultimately, democracy. However, the government claims that such proposals combine corruption and reform of the judicial system, and continue to persecute the legacy of the Polish communist era.
The law must be signed by President Andrzej Duda.
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